Services
$480 / month
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Free intro call
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Ongoing calls + chat
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No lock-in
Month to month, no contract.
MentorCruise summary
Faris is a Staff Frontend Engineer and former Engineering Manager at Smallpdf. He has worked across fintech, fitness, media, and connected TV, and he speaks at conferences and leads workshops. He helps engineers scale frontend applications, prepare for interviews and leadership roles, and develop technical talks and workshops.
Based on 2 verified mentee reviews
- Two reviewers value his dedicated support and guidance for web development goals and individual projects.
About
TL;DR
I’m Faris, Staff Software Engineer at Smallpdf, former Engineering Manager, international tech conference speaker, workshop instructor, and tech community organizer. I mentor engineers on both the technical and career side: scaling systems, career growth, shifting into tech, management, public speaking, community building, and learning how to self-lead your career.
👉 Best way to get started: spend a few minutes writing down your intention for mentorship and how I can help you, even if you use ChatGPT to draft it . The clearer you are, the more impact I can have. Help me help you.
👋 About Me
I’ve spent my career scaling products and teams across industries like Fintech, Fitness, Media, and Connected TV, with roles at Smallpdf, Fiit, Discovery, Eurosport, GCN, Skiddle, and Paytrix. I’ve worked hands-on as a Staff Engineer and previously as an Engineering Manager, giving me a perspective that bridges technical depth with people and organizational growth.
Outside of work, I’m an organizer of international tech communities and events, which keeps me close to industry trends and connected to how developers grow beyond the workplace. I also speak at conferences and run workshops on topics like scaling frontends, observability, monetization, and career development.
🛠 What We Can Work On
- Career Growth & Management: leveling up, moving into leadership, navigating team dynamics
- Self-Leading Your Career: setting your own direction, building visibility, and creating opportunities rather than waiting for them
- Interview Prep: mock interviews, behavioral coaching, and strategies to land your next role
- Technical Depth: frontend architecture (React, Next.js, TypeScript), performance, and scaling apps for millions
- Public Speaking & Workshops: preparing tech talks, building stage confidence, and structuring workshops
What mentees say
5 out of 5 stars
Great mentor and now friend 🤗
Robert
Standard Plan • 9 months
5 out of 5 stars
Faris is a great mentor!
Josh
Standard Plan • 3 months
5 out of 5 stars
He is an excellent mentor. His dedicated support helped me a lot. I needed to end this time because of the budget issue, but I will be back soon. I recommend that you start your journey with him!!
Tai
Standard Plan • 2 months
Get to know Faris
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LinkFaris Aziz - Developer Portfolio
Full Stack Software Engineer | Frontend | Backend | ReactJs | NodeJs | JavaScript
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LinkFaris Aziz - Navro (formerly Paytrix) | LinkedIn
I come from a Bootcamp and self-taught background. I have worked in many industries… · Experience: Navro (formerly Paytrix) · …
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What happens when you start
You tell Faris your goals. They see exactly what you want to work on before session one.
You meet within days. Faris reviews your application and books your first session, usually within a day or two.
You leave with a plan. Concrete next steps and a weekly rhythm from your very first week.
